HAILIE DEEGAN Studies Barber Motorsports Park Ahead of Next Indy NXT Race

May 5, 2025

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HAILIE DEEGAN gave her 1.7 million Instagram followers an inside look at her pre-race preparation, sharing photos from her mandatory track walk at Barber Motorsports Park with her HMD Motorsports team. The former NASCAR driver is methodically studying every detail of the Birmingham track layout, from curbs to grip levels, as she continues adapting to open-wheel racing in the Indy NXT series.
After an abrupt mid-season release from AM Racing ended her NASCAR Xfinity career, DEEGAN has been steadily building confidence in her transition to IndyCar’s feeder series. Her recent oval test at Nashville proved particularly encouraging, with the 23-year-old noting that once initial setup issues were resolved, the car felt “super comfortable” and she’s “getting a little bit better every single time” on track.
DEEGAN’s open-wheel debut at St. Petersburg resulted in a solid 14th-place finish in a 21-driver field, showing promise for someone making such a dramatic transition from stock cars. She’s also expanded her brand presence with new Indy NXT merchandise in her online store, demonstrating her commitment to this new chapter while leveraging her massive social media following to grow the series’ visibility.